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   res 48x200

colors 12 to 16 

restrictions ATARI ST Low

I'll try to make it step by step like good tutorials i've read advice it.

Never hesit to tell me if you see errors or bad method.

ETAP 1 : Palette choice / Colors ramp + rough edges by line & pixel

Edited by Hylst - 22 August 2013 at 10:27am

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Hylst Midshipman Joined: 12 July 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 65	Topic: Autostopper Posted: 22 August 2013 at 5:40am
	res 48x200 colors 12 to 16 restrictions ATARI ST Low I'll try to make it step by step like good tutorials i've read advice it. Never hesit to tell me if you see errors or bad method. ETAP 1 : Palette choice / Colors ramp + rough edges by line & pixel Edited by Hylst - 22 August 2013 at 10:27am
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jalonso Admiral Joined: 29 November 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13537	Posted: 22 August 2013 at 10:38am
	How odd to lineart in reverse o.O
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Hylst Midshipman Joined: 12 July 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 65	Posted: 22 August 2013 at 10:59am
	What do you mean ? We need to put the main lines first, no ? To get the edge of the drawing. Then fill them with middle brightness colors. Then add shades, highlights, adjust, pixel corrections, anti alias, etc. Isn't this the correct way ? Edited by Hylst - 22 August 2013 at 11:00am
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r1k Commander Joined: 01 April 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 336	Posted: 22 August 2013 at 11:18am
	well no, we dont have to put the lines first. Theres no "correct" way. Another method is blocking out things via shapes of color, rather than line. I think Jal meant that its odd to do the outlines white on a black background since outlines are typically darker than what they incase. Actually working on a black canvas is one of my favorite methods when using traditional media, but it lends itself better to blocking out shapes than using lines, in my opinion. Working on a mid gray canvas is another often used approach, since you can block in lines, and highlights quickly this way. Your lines look fine to me, start coloring it. Do you plan to leave the dotted lines in places? Might work to use a solid outline in those places but with a lighter color.
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Hylst Midshipman Joined: 12 July 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 65	Posted: 22 August 2013 at 1:00pm
	I understand. So that is Jalonso means my reverse. I suppose you're right about the use of shapes of colour with such a dark background. It is because effets of the demo that will contain this gfx are on black blackground too. Mid Gray Canvas ? Why not. I'll change dotted lines, colours, or place according to the rendering in small reso. Why not a lighter colour in solid outline like you said, yes :) Thanks for your advice :)
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Hylst Midshipman Joined: 12 July 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 65	Posted: 22 August 2013 at 4:04pm
	Next step, color filling, outline adapt, few shades, several pixel placed.
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Hylst Midshipman Joined: 12 July 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 65	Posted: 22 August 2013 at 4:47pm
	Rough lights, shades, several pixel corrected, looking for a jeans effect and a riddled shirt fine effect.
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jalonso Admiral Joined: 29 November 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13537	Posted: 23 August 2013 at 5:50am
	*Originally posted by r1k* I think Jal meant that its odd to do the outlines white on a black background since outlines are typically darker than what they incase. That is what I meant. While this latest update is looking good try to be cleaner and more precise when pixelling so pixel areas/clusters are clean and pretty. Generally speaking you over pixel and dirty up your pieces a lot.
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coolsarahkry Midshipman Joined: 23 June 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 90	Posted: 23 August 2013 at 6:36am
	The head/ face could be bigger. Also, the hand in the air looks weird. Is it supposed to be a thumbs up?
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Hylst Midshipman Joined: 12 July 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 65	Posted: 23 August 2013 at 12:18pm
	You're right. Thank you. I'll try not to over dither this one. (PS. oups, i think i've clicked on report rather than reply)
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Hylst Midshipman Joined: 12 July 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 65	Posted: 23 August 2013 at 12:21pm
	The head is not so big you're right. For the arm, yes, indeed, it's supposed to thumb up, but it's not a success :S I have to change this.
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Hylst Midshipman Joined: 12 July 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 65	Posted: 23 August 2013 at 4:24pm
	arm / hand modified Highlight Riddle effexts woven / stray for jeans Several pixel corrected 2 come : more pixel corrections leather belt watch ideas ?
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StoneStephenT Commander Joined: 08 April 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 252	Posted: 23 August 2013 at 5:20pm
	The face looks odd due to the placement of his eyes and the size of his hair. It makes the anatomy of his head look weird.
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Oriena Midshipman Joined: 30 June 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 79	Posted: 23 August 2013 at 7:59pm
	I think where his eyes are are fine, but I think the side of the face should be rounded out a bit more and the whites of the eyes should be... well, whiter. On top of that, I also think the eyebrows should be darker.
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Hylst Midshipman Joined: 12 July 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 65	Posted: 24 August 2013 at 4:34pm
	*Originally posted by StoneStephenT* The face looks odd due to the placement of his eyes and the size of his hair. It makes the anatomy of his head look weird. You're right, ill try to change it a little.
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Hylst Midshipman Joined: 12 July 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 65	Posted: 24 August 2013 at 4:35pm
	*Originally posted by Oriena* I think where his eyes are are fine, but I think the side of the face should be rounded out a bit more and the whites of the eyes should be... well, whiter. On top of that, I also think the eyebrows should be darker. That's a good observation. I'll correct this. Thanks !
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Hylst Midshipman Joined: 12 July 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 65	Posted: 24 August 2013 at 4:56pm
	So Here are the modified guy. Arm and watch still look weird. What could i change yet ? Edited by Hylst - 24 August 2013 at 5:11pm
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Kurieta Commander Joined: 25 May 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 141	Posted: 24 August 2013 at 7:13pm
	The angle of the feet seem inconsistent; his left foot seems too angled down. And maybe give him a smile? He's giving you a thumb up, unless it's a sarcastic smile. And shouldn't the face of the watch be facing the other way? And maybe the hand should be a pixel more forward? Just little nitpicks of mine, this looks amazing
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Hylst Midshipman Joined: 12 July 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 65	Posted: 25 August 2013 at 7:23am
	*Originally posted by Kurieta* The angle of the feet seem inconsistent; his left foot seems too angled down. And maybe give him a smile? He's giving you a thumb up, unless it's a sarcastic smile. And shouldn't the face of the watch be facing the other way? And maybe the hand should be a pixel more forward? Just little nitpicks of mine, this looks amazing These nitpicks are well considered :) Thanks Kurieta ! I tried to correct these with this last version : Some more corrections on the belt too, and eyebrowns to show a more astomished / surprise mood. How couls i reduce banding ? Edited by Hylst - 26 August 2013 at 12:03pm
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